Chapter 19: Diseases of the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

v. Do not remove a foreign body impaled in the globe. (a) Stabilize the object in place. (b) Cover the eye with a moist, sterile dressing. (c) Place a cup or other protective barrier over the object. (1) Secure it in place with a bulky dressing. (d) Cover the unaffected eye to prevent damage by sympathetic eye movement. (e) Transport promptly. 5. ................
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